Brazil national under-23 football team

Brazil Olympic
Nickname(s) A Seleção (The National Team)
Association Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
(Brazilian Football Confederation)
Confederation CONMEBOL (South America)
FIFA code BRA
First colors
Second colors
First international
 Brazil 5–1 Netherlands 
(Turku, Finland; 16 July 1952)
Biggest win
 Brazil 9–0 Colombia 
(Londrina, Brazil; 30 January 2000)
Biggest defeat
 Colombia 5–1 Brazil 
(Cali, Colombia; 10 February 1980)
Olympics
Appearances 13 (first in 1952)
Best result Winners : (2016)

Brazil Olympic football team (also known as Brazil under-23, Brazil U23) represents Brazil in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). In 13 participations, Brazil won one gold medal (2016), three silver medals (1984, 1988 and 2012) and two bronze medals (1996, 2008).

The Olympic football tournament was the last international competition in football organized by FIFA which Brazil had never won until they won at home in 2016. They had previously won three silver medals (1984, 1988 and 2012) and two bronze medals (1996, 2008).[1] The Brazilian Olympic team is often coached by the in-charge senior team coach, such as Mário Zagallo in 1996, Vanderlei Luxemburgo in 2000, Dunga in 2008 and Mano Menezes in 2012.

History

1952–1976 Summer Olympics

Brazil's first participation in the Olympics was in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952. In that year, Brazil reached the quarter-finals, when they were eliminated by West Germany 4–2.[2] In 1960, in Rome, Italy,[3] in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan,[4] in 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico,[5] and in 1972 in Berlin, West Germany,[6] Brazil was eliminated in the first stage. In Montreal, 1976, Brazil was defeated by Poland 2–0 in the semi-finals, then Brazil was defeated by the Soviet Union 2–0 in the bronze medal match, finishing in the fourth place.[7] In these six participations, Brazil was represented by a team of junior or non-professional players as the Olympics did not allow professional players to participate during this period.

1984 Summer Olympics – Los Angeles

Starting in 1984, professional players were allowed to participate. However, European and South American teams were only allowed to include players with no more than five "A" caps at the start of the tournament. Brazil won its first medal in 1984, in Los Angeles, United States. In the group stage, Brazil beat Saudi Arabia 3–1, West Germany 1–0 and Morocco 2–0. In the quarter-finals Brazil defeated Canada in the penalty shootout, then they beat Italy 2–1 after extra-time in the semi-finals, but was beaten by France 2–0 in the gold medal Match, thus winning the silver medal.[8]

1988 Summer Olympics – Seoul

The second Brazilian silver medal was won in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. Brazil won the medal after defeating in the group stage Nigeria 4–0, Australia 3–0 and Yugoslavia 2–1. In the quarter-finals Brazil beat their South American rivals Argentina 1–0, then defeated West Germany in the penalty shootout, but was defeated by the Soviet Union 2–1 after extra time in the gold medal match.[9] Romário was the competition's top goal scorer with seven goals.[10]

1996 Summer Olympics – Atlanta

Starting in 1992, only players under the age of 23 were allowed to participate, with an exception of three overage players in the team. Brazil, managed by senior team coach, Mário Zagallo, won the bronze medal for the first time in 1996, in Atlanta, United States. In the group stage, Brazil was beaten by Japan 1–0 in the first match, then they beat Hungary 3–1 and Nigeria 1–0, finishing in the group's first position. After beating Ghana 4–2 in the quarter-finals, Brazil was defeated by Nigeria 4–3 after extra time. In the bronze medal match, Brazil beat Portugal 5–0.[11]

2000 Summer Olympics – Sydney

Brazil, managed by senior team coach, Vanderlei Luxemburgo, was eliminated in the quarter-finals. In the group stage, Brazil beat by Slovakia 3–1 in the first match, then they were beaten by South Africa 3–1. In the last group match, Brazil beat Japan 1–0 to secure the first position in the group stage. In the quarter-finals, Brazil was beaten by Cameroon 1–2, who later won the gold medal.[12]

2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup

In December 2002, CBF appointed Ricardo Gomes as the coach for Brazil Olympic team prepared for the 2004 Olympic Games. Prior to the Olympic qualification tournament, Brazil Olympic team or Brazil U23 was sent to compete at 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Brazil was invited to the tournament and decided to send their Under-23 team because their senior team was competing at 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup a month earlier. Although Brazil competed as an Under-23 team, all the appearances and goals in this tournament were recognized by FIFA as full international caps.[13] Brazil U-23 team went on to the final and was beaten by Mexico 0–1 after extra time, denying Brazil the chance to be the first guest team to win the tournament. The following year Brazil failed to qualify for the 2004 Olympic Games after losing out to Paraguay and Argentina in the qualifying tournament.[14]

2008 Summer Olympics – Beijing

Brazil, managed by senior team coach, Dunga, finished in the first position in the group stage, ahead of Belgium, New Zealand and China, which they beat 1–0, 5–0 and 3–0 respectively.[15] In the second round, Brazil beat Cameroon 2–0 after extra time.[16] Brazil and Argentina met on August 19 in the semi-final game of the competition. The game was marred by numerous fouls and two ejections for Brazil. Argentina won 3–0.[17] In the bronze medal match, Brazil beat Belgium 3–0.[18]

2012 Summer Olympics – London

Brazil, under coach Mano Menezes, was defeated by Mexico 2–1 in the gold medal match, played on 11 August,[19] after beating Egypt, Belarus and New Zealand in the preliminary round, Honduras in the quarter-finals and South Korea in the semi-finals. Before the Games, they beat Great Britain 2–0 in a friendly game.

2016 Summer Olympics – Rio de Janeiro

Brazil finished in the first position in the group stage, ahead of Denmark (won 4–0), Iraq (tied 0–0) and South Africa (tied 0–0). In the second round, Brazil beat Colombia 2–0 and in the semi-final match, Brazil played a one-sided game against Honduras and won 6–0. In the final against Germany, on 20 August 2016 – the first match between the two teams in any FIFA-sanctioned tournament since the historic 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final – Brazil edged a 5–4 victory on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Neymar, captaining the side, scored the decisive penalty.

Honors

Competitive record

Recent results

Team

Current squad

The following 18 players were called up for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.[25] Neymar, Renato Augusto and Weverton Pereira da Silva were the three over-aged players selected to play in the games.

Caps and goals as of August 21, 2016 after the match against Germany.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Weverton* (1987-12-13) December 13, 1987 5 0 Brazil Palmeiras
18 1GK Alisson Becker (1994-04-28) April 28, 1994 2 0 England Liverpool
3 2DF Rodrigo Caio (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 11 1 Brazil São Paulo
14 2DF Luan (1993-05-10) May 10, 1993 3 0 Brazil Palmeiras
4 2DF Marquinhos (1994-05-14) May 14, 1994 7 1 France Paris Saint-Germain
2 2DF Zeca (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 7 0 Brazil Internacional
6 2DF Douglas Santos (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994 9 0 Germany Hamburg SV
13 2DF William (1995-04-03) April 3, 1995 3 0 Germany VfL Wolfsburg
17 3MF Felipe Anderson (1993-04-15) April 15, 1993 10 3 England West Ham United
8 3MF Rafinha (1993-02-12) February 12, 1993 9 0 Spain Barcelona
16 3MF Thiago Maia (1997-03-13) March 13, 1997 5 0 France Lille
12 3MF Walace (1995-04-04) April 4, 1995 3 0 Germany Hannover 96
15 3MF Rodrigo Dourado (1994-06-17) June 17, 1994 1 0 Brazil Internacional
5 3MF Renato Augusto* (1988-02-08) February 8, 1988 5 0 China Beijing Guoan
9 4FW Gabriel (1996-08-30) August 30, 1996 10 8 Brazil Santos
7 4FW Luan (1993-03-27) March 27, 1993 9 5 Brazil Grêmio
11 4FW Gabriel Jesus (1997-04-03) April 3, 1997 11 5 England Manchester City
10 4FW Neymar* (Captain) (1992-02-05) February 5, 1992 14 8 France Paris Saint-Germain

Previous squads

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Since 1992, squads for Football at the Summer Olympics have been restricted to three players over the age of 23. The achievements of such teams are not usually included in the statistics of the international team.
  2. ↑ "Games of the XV. Olympiad". RSSSF. October 25, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Games of the XVII. Olympiad". RSSSF. October 26, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Games of the XVIII. Olympiad". RSSSF. November 3, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Games of the XIX. Olympiad". RSSSF. November 3, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  6. ↑ "XX. Olympiad Munich 1972 Football Tournament". RSSSF. November 13, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Montreal 1976 – Fixtures and Results". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  8. ↑ "Los Angeles 1984 – Fixtures and Results". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Seoul 1988 – Fixtures and Results". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  10. ↑ "XXIV. Olympiad Seoul 1988 Football Tournament". RSSSF. November 15, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  11. ↑ "XXV. Olympiad Atlanta 1996 Mens Football Tournament". RSSSF. November 21, 1999. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  12. ↑ "XXVII. Olympiad Sydney 2000 Mens Football Tournament". RSSSF. August 22, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  13. ↑ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 2002–2003". RSSSF. October 11, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  14. ↑ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 2000–2003". RSSSF. September 16, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  15. ↑ "Resultados" (in Portuguese). Terra. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  16. ↑ "Brazil – Cameroon Score". Yahoo Eurosport. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  17. ↑ "Argentina goleia Brasil e defronta Nigéria na final" (in Portuguese). TSF. August 19, 2008. Archived from the original on July 23, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  18. ↑ "Brazil downs Belgium for men's soccer bronze". CBC. August 22, 2008. Archived from the original on July 23, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
  19. ↑ Irvin, Duncan (August 11, 2012). "Mexico Wins Soccer Gold Medal, 2–1". New York Times. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  20. ↑ "Match Report: BRA vs RSA" (PDF). Rio 2016 Official Website. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Match Report: BRA vs IRQ" (PDF). Rio 2016 Official Website. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Match Report: DEN vs BRA" (PDF). Rio 2016 Official Website. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Match Report: BRA vs COL" (PDF). Rio 2016 Official Website. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Match Report: BRA vs HON" (PDF). Rio 2016 Official Website. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  25. ↑ http://globoesporte.globo.com/olimpiadas/futebol-olimpico/noticia/2016/06/neymar-e-mais-17-selecao-que-tentara-ouro-olimpico-e-convocada-por-micale.html
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